2022 Specialized
Diverge Elite E5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Dec 2023 · Sam Challis
When it comes to road and gravel bikes, I’m in the privileged position of being spoilt for choice. The nature
Sep 2023
I’ve been quite happy for my gravel riding to remain a suspension free pursuit; well, I was until I spent a couple of months on Specialized’s Diverge STR Expert. With the brand's Future Shock treatment now extending to the rear end of the Diverge, not only is it one of the comfiest gravel bikes on the market, but that ‘boing-free’ rear end also aids traction on climbs and minimises fatigue. Though, I'll admit, its aesthetics are quite divisive.
May 2023
Compliance without compromise is the name of the game here in this future-thinking adventure machine, but does it work?
Oct 2022 · Tyler Benedict
Specialized suspends the rider by using the seat tube as a fully damped carbon leaf spring, letting you power thru the roughest gravel roads!
Oct 2022 · Peter Stuart
The new gravel race bike is a big step forward in tech, and though it comes at a price, the gains could be well worth it
Better ride quality
More ride versatility
Better all-around performance
Impressive comfort across all terrain
Added complexity
Increased price
Oct 2022 · William Tracy
Yes, the suspension works.
Jan 2022 · Jeremy Benson
For the 2021 model year, Specialized redesigned their popular Diverge gravel bikes. It feels more confident and stable on descents and at speed thanks to...
Nov 2021 · Caley Fretz
The flat bars are polarizing, but the dedicated geometry makes the most of it.
Incredibly fun, confidence-inspiring handling on a versatile flame platform.
Slower than most gravel bikes.
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 47c Colors: Gloss Lagoon Blue / Smoke/chrome/clean; Gloss Slate / Cool Grey/chrome/wild; Satin Redwood / Gloss White/chrome/clean |
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| Fork | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68mm threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on |
| Crank | Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano GRX RX400, Hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX RX400, Hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Elite Disc, Rear: AXIS Elite Disc |
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| Tires | Front: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c |
Last updated April 15